IAM Strategy and Execution Engineer

Hybrid in San Jose, CA, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Corp To Corp
12 Months
Hybrid
$100/hr
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Key Responsibilities
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Strategy and Execution
  • Lead implementation and optimization of enterprise IAM solutions (Okta, MFA, passwordless authentication)
  • Identify and remediate authentication and access control security gaps
  • Drive adoption of phishing-resistant MFA, biometrics, and passwordless authentication
  • Proactively identify gaps, risks, and dependencies, and drive resolution without requiring direction
  • Continuously adopt latest features and security best practices from Okta into Cadence workflow, reducing friction in authentication workflows
  • Drive adoption of Zero Trust principles (e.g., ZScaler or equivalent solutions)
  • Partner with security teams to identify high-risk applications and threats
  • Ensure secure access for internal users, external users, and M&A integrations
  • Coordinate security reviews, audits, and remediation efforts
  • Ensure compliance with organizational security standards and best practices
  • Drive adoption of new controls through awareness and phased enforcement
  • Develop supporting documentation and rollout plans across platforms (mobile, desktop)
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration, Facilitate decision-making across architecture, security, and operations stakeholders
  • Align technical solutions with business requirements and risk posture
  • Provide production support for both internal and external users
Required Qualifications
  • 12+ years in IT with focus on security, identity, or enterprise architecture
  • Strong experience with IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Azure AD, Ping)
  • Okta certificate is required
  • Strong accountability for outcomes, including delivery timelines, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction
  • Deep understanding of:
    • MFA, passwordless authentication, and biometrics
    • Zero Trust architecture
    • DMZ and network security models
  • Experience working with enterprise-scale application environments
  • Proven ability to drive cross-functional technical initiatives
  • Experience in security transformation or modernization programs
  • Familiarity with ZScaler or similar Zero Trust platforms
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills
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  • Dice Id: saicon
  • Position Id: 26-88955
  • Posted 11 hours ago
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